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William Young obituary
CIA agent in America's 'secret war' in LaosWilliam Young, the son of a Baptist missionary who became an extraordinary secret agent, hill-tribe recruiter and commando leader in the CIA-sponsored "secret...
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Laos: From class struggle to traffic jams
The communist fighters who lived in the caves of the north would probably be shocked to see the affluence of their successorsThey say you should never go back to a place you have loved. I spent a...
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Cambodia floods bring mounting disease toll
Thousands of people have been left stranded in dire conditions by the heavy monsoon rains that have caused devastation around south-east AsiaThousands of people are encamped with their farm animals on...
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China to join Mekong river patrols after murder of sailors
Beijing announces plan to help protect cargo ships in 'Golden Triangle' area after 13 were killed on Chinese vesselsChina and its south-east asian neighbours are to launch patrols to protect ships...
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Decision looms for controversial Mekong dam
Ministers are expected to pass judgment on the most controversial dam ever proposed for the vast waterwayThe Mekong ministers responsible for southeast Asia's "Mother River" are expected to pass...
View ArticleNew species discovered in Greater Mekong region – in pictures
More than 200 species were discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year, the environmental group WWF has said
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China invests in south-east Asia for trade, food, energy and resources
Beijing's growing stake in Asean, the region's economic bloc, part of a calculated bid for greater military and political influenceIn 2015, south-east Asia will become one sprawling economic zone...
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Vang Vieng, Laos: the world's most unlikely party town
Vang Vieng, deep in the jungle of Laos, is a backpacker paradise where there are no rules. Last year at least 27 travellers died there, and countless more were injuredIt is Adam Axford's last day in...
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'Asian unicorn' at risk of extinction from poaching, WWF warns
On the 20th anniversary of the saola's discovery, conservationists say the population of the reclusive species has dropped dramaticallyPoaching in Vietnam and Laos may be driving the "Asian unicorn" to...
View ArticleThe saola 'Asian unicorn' in pictures
This antelope-like reclusive species lives in remote regions of the Annamite mountains on the border of Vietnam and Laos - but under 100 may now be left
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From Laos to Libya, landmines still take their toll on civilians | Andrew...
Laos is one country that has paid dearly for unexploded landmines and cluster bombs on its territory, and much needs to be done to ban these weapons and invest in mine clearanceAmid confirmed reports...
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Hillary Clinton becomes first US secretary of state to visit Laos since war
Visit follows decades of estrangement and comes as US looks to bolster relationships with countries in AsiaHillary Clinton became the first US secretary of state to visit Laos in more than five...
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Charles Alton obituary
My friend Charles Alton, who has died aged 69, was a development worker, and devoted most of his life to Laos.He was born in Fort Madison, Iowa, and first travelled to south-east Asia as a US Peace...
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Laos, south-east Asia's new emerging economy
Sustained annual growth of 8%, poverty reduction and schooling for all children are key goals, but corruption and illiteracy lingerLaos has long been seen as a poor, landlocked, sparsely populated...
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Laos breaks ground in ceremony for contentious Mekong dam
Lao officials have played down the extent of work on the project, opposed by environmentalists and neighbouring countriesLaos held a ceremony on Wednesday for a $3.5bn (£2.2bn) hydropower dam on the...
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Vietnamese guards brave attack to reverse destruction of the forest | Simon...
Vietnam's remote forests have finally come to the attention of ecologists, but efforts to protect wildlife and people risk being stymied by the habits – and hardship – of poachers and loggersLe Quoc...
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Vietnam and Cambodia tell Laos to stop $3.5bn Mekong River dam project
Food security issues lead to disagreement over concerns that dam will hit livelihood of tens of millionsVietnam urged Laos to halt construction of a $3.5bn (£2.2bn) hydropower dam on Mekong River...
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Laos under international spotlight in search for land rights activist
Sombath Somphone disappeared a month ago after stopping at a police checkpoint, yet officials deny knowing his whereaboutsThough it rarely makes international headlines, Laos has been in the spotlight...
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Laos: From class struggle to traffic jams
The communist fighters who lived in the caves of the north would probably be shocked to see the affluence of their successorsThey say you should never go back to a place you have loved. I spent a...
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China executes four foreign nationals convicted of Mekong river murders
State TV live broadcasts men being led to death chamber after being found guilty of killing 12 Chinese sailors in ThailandChina has executed four foreign prisoners for murdering a crew of Chinese...
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